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Guatemalan Holiday

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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So you thought Christmas was the same around the world?

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Then come with me to Guatemala.

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December 25

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La Quema del Diablo.
A strange Guatemalan Christmas tradition.

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Because the Devil is believed to dwell in dark, and dirty places. Residents collect garbage and amass it into a huge pile. An effigy of Satan is placed ontop, and then they light it all on fire.

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The Paiz Parade, held mid-November in the capital by a local department store chain, it features marching bands and christmas floats.

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Guatemala navidad no gira alrededor de regalos. La mayoría de los guatemaltecos, al igual que otros condados latinoamericanos, planificar y construir, con toda la familia, una escena de la natividad llama-do "Nacimiento" o "Belén".


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Fried Plantains:
Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
Peel the plantains and cut them in half. Slice the halves lengthwise into thin pieces.
Fry the pieces until browned and tender. Drain excess oil on paper towels.

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CHRISTMAS IS DIFFERENT AROUND THE WORLD.

NOW YOU SEE,
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Revolution day, October 20. This public holiday commemorates the almost bloodless democratic revolution of 1944 when discontented university and military leaders overthrew the military dictator Jorge Ubico y Castaneda.

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Several speakers take the stage to voice out Guatemalans discontent about current national issues. Besides these there are loud celebrations with music and more, centring on the Plaza Mayor in Guatemala City.

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Es como el Cuatro de Julio , pero son hay fuegos artificiales y hablar de temas de actualidad.

Dylan Parker